New Fairfield, CT —
New York’s Best Kept Secret

New Fairfield, Connecticut is a fabulous suburban community located about one hour from Manhattan, just over the line from Brewster, New York. It’s a great location for commuting into Westchester County & NYC, as it is minutes from Metro North train line and holds itself as a true ‘vacation lifestyle’ town as one of five towns that surround beautiful Candlewood Lake.

Over 30 years ago, I worked for the IBM Corporation in sales and marketing when I was transferred to Norwalk, Connecticut while working with our clients, General Electric. New Fairfield was the perfect location to move to as it was a direct commute to Norwalk for my new job opportunity and for my husband who worked in Westchester County for IBM, as well. We wanted an easy commute location into NY and coming from Northern Westchester County in 1985.

We fell in love with the small town vibe that New Fairfield offers, just north of Danbury, it’s a small town with one traffic light and a population of just over 14,000. Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in the state of Connecticut with approximately 60 miles of shoreline, is 8.4 square miles, ranging from 40-80 feet deep and is home to both Fairfield & Litchfield Counties. Candlewood Lake offers year round activities including boating, water skiing, fishing, tubing, fall foliage peeking, snow shoeing, ice skating, cross country skiing and ice fishing.

"New Fairfield is a small town where people wave hello, stop you in the store to check in with your life and care about one another."

Our delightful little town hosts many events from summer carnivals, Easter Egg Hunts, Breakfasts with Santa, Christmas Tree lightings, Fourth of July parades, New Fairfield High School sports events to name a few and many community organizations provide opportunities to get involved such as the Community Service Club. These events and groups bring the town together throughout the year. New Fairfield is a small town where people wave hello, stop you in the store to check in with your life and care about one another. There’s a real sense of caring and community here.

There are several Candlewood Lake communities that offer direct waterfront homes as well as off water properties, some with amenities including private beach, lake access, clubhouse, tennis, summer camps and boat docks. Social communities where people travel on golf carts to meet up with family and friends to enjoy sunsets throughout the summer. Golf courses, country clubs, hiking trails are just minutes away. Ball Pond & Squantz Pond offer non-motorized bodies of water where you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature while kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding.

Although we have maintained our small town feel, New Fairfield has all of today’s conveniences with a large grocery store, a country butcher, a bakery and several restaurants offering from Italian to Chinese cuisine. We even have a Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts! Physician offices, hair and nail salons, dry cleaners, a local hardware store and package stores complete the one-stop-shopping environment that’s been created over time. We have a post office, library, board of ed and town hall offices all nestled in the center of town with our schools strategically located off the main road that leads from the west side of town where Connecticut meets New York into the center of town where you can find retail shopping, gas and more at the four corners of Routes 37 & 39.

"Ball Pond & Squantz Pond offer non-motorized bodies of water where you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of nature."

Candlewood Lake provides the ideal vacation living lifestyle for anyone looking to live with the enjoyment of the lake, all year round. It’s a perfect location to jump in and out of New York City and to be able to come home and feel the peaceful country state of mind.

Featured Listings

39 Inglenook Road, New Fairfield (Inglenook Development), CT

$479,000

Deeded rights to Squantz Pond, minutes from Candlewood Lake, this warm, inviting, private setting is waiting for you to call 'Home'! This unique home and setting offers a detached, heated 6-car garage with hydraulic lift - perfect for car enthusiast, mechanic, landscaper, workshop, etc. Enjoy dining al fresco on the wrap around patio and deck located off the kitchen while enjoying the sounds of nature, including the meandering brook on this property. Updated kitchen with dry bar, dining room with sliders to the deck, family room with pellet insert and office space, stackable laundry (and a spacious storage closet where the laundry can be relocated) and full bath complete the main level. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, the master bedroom with private full bath and large sitting area and two additional bedrooms, one with sliders to a private deck, and a full hall bath. At the entrance to Inglenook is a private Inglenook resident only community access area to Squantz Pond, a tranquil setting where you can sunbathe, picnic and use the dock to enjoy swimming and a enter with your paddle board or kayak to enjoy the beauty that surrounds Squantz Pond. West exposure brings gorgeous pink and purple sunsets to enjoy all year long. Only 60 miles from Manhattan, Squantz Pond and Candlewood Lake provide a vacation living experience all year round. Close to retail shopping and schools, this location is perfect for year-round living, a summer and weekend retreat. WELCOME HOME!

90 S Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield, CT

$1,999,000

90 & 90A South Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield at Candlewood Lake, with west exposure sunsets! This unique home was rebuilt in 2003. Kitchen with granite counters, high-end stainless steel appliances (Fisher & Paykel cooktop), double island ovens. Den with fireplace and high-efficiency wood burning insert and an dining/gathering room with wet bar overlooking Candlewood Lake. Master bedroom with lake views, en-suite marble bath and office. Upper level art gallery wall, en-suite bedroom & two bedrooms with J&J full bath. Lower level rec room, full bath and lots of storage. The detached 2-car garage has a workshop, open space perfect for an art studio with sliders to private deck and upper level apartment. Candlewood Lake lifestyle is easy with the level yard, patio and private boat dock. 90A S Lake Shore is being sold with this property and is in the private waterfront community, Candlewood Shores, so you can enjoy all of the amenities. 60 miles to NYC WELCOME HOME!

3 Fox Hollow Road, New Fairfield, CT

$349,000

One level living in sought-after neighborhood, welcome home to 3 Fox Hollow. This ranch style home features a level lot with in-ground swimming pool, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 1,286 sf of living space on the main level and finished, heated level rec room space with bar and storage, too. Hardwood floors under the carpet, living room with brick fireplace, recently painted exterior. Mud room/laundry is located off the kitchen and garage, providing easy access. This home is located close to in-town shopping, library, tennis courts, schools, playground, only 6 miles from the Danbury Fair Mall, restaurants at Mill Plain Road, and easy access to Federal Road and Route 7. New Fairfield is a great commute into Westchester County and Manhattan, whether using MetroNorth trains or major highways. With some updating and TLC, this property will be a wonderful place to call 'HOME'!

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Angelina Valentini